His eyes narrowed slightly. "Liora told me about the incident in a letter. About the hydra in the mine..."
"Your cousins have maintained excellent vigilance," the Director tried to reassure him. "Their unexpected dangerous encounter was something..."
"I don't blame you director," the prince interrupted. "I know those three, always getting into trouble... So I need to increase their security."
"The academy is a target," Ignatius agreed. "The agent's attack made that clear."
"The academy has always been a target," Julius poured himself more wine. "It's the nest that increases our kingdom's power and home to perfect 'hostages' in the enemy's eyes..."
"They have spies here," the Director added. "Good spies."
The Prince nodded slowly. "I know."
"More guards?"
"Yes," the prince nodded. "But common guards would draw attention. I need to increase the number of 'handmaidens' with additional training. The kind of handmaidens that only you can discreetly enroll."
